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Delta Gamma Foundation

EIN 31-6034001 · Upper Arlngtn, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION FOSTERS LIFETIME ENRICHMENT FOR MEMBERS, PROMOTES SERVICE FOR SIGHT, AND PARTNERS WITH THE FRATERNITY TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR SISTERHOOD.

Income
$10.4 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
32.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
118
Highest pay
$165,852, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.4 million spent. DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS.
  2. $1.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE HIGHER EDUCATION, SELF DEVELOPMENT, AND AID TO THE BLIND. THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT ALL DELTA GAMMA UNDERGRADUATES AND SIGHT IMPAIRED PERSONS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT AND ENDORSE PROGRAMS FOR AID TO PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND HELP WITH SIGHT PRESERVATION.
  3. $1.3 million spent. DELTA GAMMA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO THE DELTA GAMMA FRATERNITY.
  4. $452,308 spent. NEEDS BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HELP LOWER THE MEMBERS' RELIANCE ON STUDENT LOAN DEBT. AWARDS ARE MADE TO UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS UPON THEIR PROVEN FINANCIAL NEED AS DEMONSTRATED ON THEIR INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER.
  5. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR EDUCATIONAL AREA HOUSING GRANTS. THESE GRANTS ARE BASED ON QUALIFYING EDUCATIONAL SPACES WITHIN DELTA GAMMA FRATERNITY CHAPTER HOUSING FACILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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